Mom accidentally crossed her feet while using her walker and took a hard fall onto her left hip. She was still in her pjs and had gotten’ up to go to the bathroom in her room at M/C. Paramedics were called and she was taken to the ER. She was frightened, confused, scared and in tremendous pain. There were no beds on the ortho floors so we spent 24 hours in the ER (Fun...NOT!) My brother and I agonized over her having the surgery because she is 91 with pretty advanced dementia. She has markedly deteriorated in the 2 months she has been in M/C.
I am absolutely terrified about the general anesthesia after-effects on her body AND her brain. She made it through the surgery. Now for the tough part: recovery. Prayers welcomed.
Will certainly pray for your mom to recover as quickly as possible.
Wishing you peace during this challenging situation.
So sad that elders have these falls & fractures. Ortho wards seem to be full of 10 yr old kids, skiers & the very aged 🙁
Delirium, pain & pneumonia will be some of the current dangers. Oh, and side effects of pain meds.
But stay hopeful. Channel your fears into a caring hand for her to hold instead, a friendly face makes such a difference (I hope you CAN visit?)
Then watch & wait to see what recovery is possible.
You will all adjust to her new normal.
Keep us updated if it helps you.
I’m sorry that this happened to your mom, and to you!
She has now balled up the covers on her bed again and is picking at the fabric, naked as the day she was born while reaching out to pull invisible (to me anyway) objects from the air. Typical post op delirium, I know, but hard to watch for sure. I am really praying this behavior will go away in a few days. Hospital Mom is way too hard!
Is Mom on a floor lowered bed?
Hopefully, she will get some sleep eventually - & you too!